On the Kyrgyz Republic’s Parliamentary Elections
We congratulate the people of the Kyrgyz Republic for exercising their civil and political rights.
Statement on Belarus Referendum
A non-transparent referendum is neither a viable – nor a credible – path forward for Belarus.
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
This crisis is much bigger than Ukraine. This is about the type of world we want to live in.
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day
We reject Holocaust distortion, Holocaust denial, and other forms of antisemitism in word and deed.
Joint Statement On Court Decisions To Liquidate Memorial In The Russian Federation
We are deeply disturbed by the Russian courts’ decision to forcibly dissolve International Memorial and the Memorial Human Rights Centre.
Joint Statement on the Upcoming Constitutional Referendum In Belarus
Is Belarus intending to request ODIHR’s legal assessment of the proposed changes to the Belarusian constitution?
Statement on January 16 Referendum Voting by Serbs in Kosovo
We continue to encourage the governments of Kosovo and Serbia to refrain from actions and rhetoric that increase tensions.
Response to the Address by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Mukhtar...
The United States expresses its sincere condolences on the loss of life and injuries sustained during this month’s unrest in Kazakhstan.
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
What happens in Ukraine is not only a matter of peace and security in the Donbas, or Ukraine, or even Europe.
Response to the Address by the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Margareta Cederfelt
The United States also values the Assembly as a venue that challenges this community to address difficult issues.
U.S. Statement for FSC Opening Session 2022
We are potentially on the brink of both a security crisis and a humanitarian catastrophe.
Response to the Opening Address by the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Minister for Foreign Affairs of...
The United States will work closely with the Polish Chairmanship to ensure that we find solutions to today’s challenges that are rooted in our commitments…
The Politically Motivated Convictions of Belarusian Opposition Figures
The United States condemns the December 14 politically motivated convictions of Belarusian opposition figures.
Statement on Political Developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The United States and Canada remain concerned by the ongoing political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Statement on the 55th Round of the Geneva International Discussions on the Conflict in Georgia
The United States regrets it was not possible to discuss all items on the GID agenda due to a walk-out by participants from Russia and…
Right of Reply on the Death Penalty
The United States has a federal system of government, and executions are an issue that fall into either state or federal jurisdiction depending on the…
Human Rights Day Statement
No region has a perfect record on human rights, and the OSCE region has its share of challenges.
Response to the Address by the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Peter...
The ICRC’s courageous staff work around the globe to protect human dignity.
